Antique English Card Table
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique English Card Table
Birdseye Maple, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British George III Antique English Card Table
Felt, Mahogany
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique English Card Table
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique English Card Table
Felt, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique English Card Table
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique English Card Table
Rosewood
1870s English Victorian Antique English Card Table
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique English Card Table
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique English Card Table
Rosewood
1790s English George III Antique English Card Table
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique English Card Table
Wood
19th Century English Antique English Card Table
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Antique English Card Table
Walnut
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique English Card Table
Brass
Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique English Card Table
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique English Card Table
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique English Card Table
Brass
1830s British William IV Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique English Card Table
Rosewood
1810s English Regency Antique English Card Table
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique English Card Table
Bronze
19th Century British Regency Antique English Card Table
Brass
Early 19th Century British Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique English Card Table
Brass
18th Century British George III Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique English Card Table
Walnut
19th Century English Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique English Card Table
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Georgian Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century George II Antique English Card Table
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique English Card Table
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Wood
1870s English George III Antique English Card Table
Wood
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
1890s British Aesthetic Movement Antique English Card Table
Bamboo, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Regency Antique English Card Table
Brass, Iron
1810s English Queen Anne Antique English Card Table
Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century British Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
1760s English Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Brass
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century British Antique English Card Table
Iron
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique English Card Table
Hardwood
18th Century and Earlier British Queen Anne Antique English Card Table
Late 19th Century English George III Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English William IV Antique English Card Table
Wood
1790s British George III Antique English Card Table
Metal, Brass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique English Card Table
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique English Card Table
Brass
1750s English Chippendale Antique English Card Table
Mahogany
1740s English Queen Anne Antique English Card Table
Brass
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Finding the Right Card-tables-tea-tables for You
Today, the phrase “card tables” might evoke the image of common plastic tables covered in felt, but historically these tables were statement pieces that invited merriment and were made of mahogany, walnut or other fine woods. Today, antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can enliven a space and encourage spirited competition in your home.
Card tables originated in England in the late 17th century, and during this time, as well as the 18th century, game tables in general became quite popular. We refer to early versions of card tables as antique Regency card tables because the Prince of Wales ruled England during the period and his official title was Regent. Back then, these furnishings were typically small, rectangular tables outfitted with hinged tops so that they could be opened to reveal a playing surface. Ornamental flourishes of the era might have included an integration of fine velvet or needlepoint as lining for the table’s surface. For furniture makers, wide adoption of a dense woven green material called baize for table covering — similar to felt but stronger — occurred during the early 1700s.
Tea became widely affordable during the early 1800s in England, and tea time exploded in popularity and involved large tea sets — especially during the Victorian era — as well as small, well-crafted tea tables. Your beverage was paired with petite baked goods, and the tea table would be home to teacups, saucers, a milk pot and other items. While tea tables are similar in design to card tables, the focus is more on presentation. Georgian card tables and tea tables — furniture made during the reign of England’s three Georges — were especially ornate. Some featured intricately carved design elements on each side and stood on elegantly curved legs. After all, tea time became a sacred ritual that society women dressed up for. It was a time to pause, reflect and sip a comforting beverage.
When no guests were visiting to enjoy tea or play games, owners could fold down both card tables and tea tables to their smaller size and tuck them away into a corner of the room.
Antique and vintage card tables and tea tables can make a lovely addition to any living room, entertainment room or game room. Find yours on 1stDibs.
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